Titan SPEEFLO PowrTex 12000 SV, Owner'S Manual

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Operation

Fueling (gas engine)

Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive 

under certain conditions.

  •  ALWAYS turn the engine off before refueling.

  •  Refuel in a well-ventilated area.

  •  Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the refueling 

area or where gasoline is stored.

  •  Do not overfill the fuel tank.  After refueling, make sure the 

tank cap is closed properly and securely.

  •  Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling.  Spilled fuel or 

fuel vapor may ignite.  If any fuel is spilled, make sure the 

area is dry before starting the engine.

  •  Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing 

of vapor. 

  •  Keep out of the reach of children.

Fuel Specifications

  •  Use automotive gasoline that has a pump octane number 

of 86 or higher, or that has a research octane number of 

91 or higher.  Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause 

persistent “pinging” or heavy “spark knock” (a metallic 

rapping noise) which, if severe, can lead to engine 

damage. 

 NOTE:  If “spark knock” or “pinging” occurs at a steady 

engine speed under normal load, change brands 

of gasoline.  If spark knock or pinging persists, 

consult an authorized dealer of the engine 

manufacturer.  Failure to do so is considered 

misuse, and damage caused by misuse is not 

covered by the engine manufacturer’s limited 

warranty. 

  Occasionally you may experience light spark 

knock while operating under heavy loads.  This 

is no cause for concern, it simply means your 

engine is operating efficiently. 

  •  Unleaded fuel produces fewer engine and spark plug 

deposits and extends the life of the exhaust system 

components. 

  •  Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/

gasoline mixture.  Avoid getting dirt, dust, or water in the 

fuel tank.

Gasolines containing alcohol

If you decide to use a gasoline containing alcohol (gasohol), be 

sure its octane rating is at least as high as that recommended 

by the engine manufacturer.  There are two types of “gasohol”: 

one containing ethanol, and the other containing methanol.  Do 

not use gasohol that contains more than 10% ethanol.  Do not 

use gasoline containing methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) 

that does not also contain co-solvents and corrosion inhibitors 

for methanol.  Never use gasoline containing more than 5% 

methanol, even if it has co-solvents and corrosion inhibitors. 

 NOTE:  Fuel system damage or engine performance 

problems resulting from the use of fuels that 

contain alcohol is not covered under the 

warranty.  The engine manufacturer cannot 

endorse the use of fuels containing methanol 

since evidence of their suitability is incomplete at 

this time.

  Before buying gasoline from an unfamiliar 

station, try to find out if the gasoline contains 

alcohol.  If it does, confirm the type and 

percentage of alcohol used.  If you notice any 

undesirable operating characteristics while using 

a gasoline that contains alcohol, or one that you 

think contains alcohol, switch to a gasoline that 

you know does not contain alcohol. 

Operating the Swing cart

use caution when operating the swing cart.  Keep 

fingers and feet clear of moving parts.

The swing cart allows the motor/pump assembly to be rotated 

between two positions.

Position #1:  Working Position

The vertical position of the motor/pump assembly is the working 

position.  This position allows complete submersion of the siphon 

tube/foot valve on the fluid section into a paint bucket.  The 

maximum height paint bucket that can be used is 28 1/8” (71.4 

cm).

Position #2:  Transporting Position

The horizontal position of the motor/pump assembly is the 

transporting position.  This position allows easy removal of 

the paint bucket and creates a sprayer height of 30” (76.2 

cm) for ease of transportation.

Use the following procedure to change the position of the motor/

pump assembly.

  1.  Holding the handle grip with one hand, pull the locking 

pin out of the locking hole on the cart with the other hand.  

This allows the motor/pump assembly mounted on the 

swing cart frame to move from one position to the other.

  2.  Let go of the locking pin once it is free of the locking hole.

  3.  Move the motor/pump assembly to the desired position.  

The locking pin is spring loaded and will automatically 

engage the locking hole on the swing cart at the new 

position.